The comparative study of Internet Infrastructure Investment between WiMAX and 3G to support incoming growth of eLearning in Thailand

Abstract

This study investigates the economic feasibility study with scenario analyze the implementation of 3G Technology or WiMAX on Thailand mobile operator and Internet Service Provider. The analysis is limited to the Thailand telecommunication market. This study analyses the Thailand telecommunication market with a financial model, which shows annual cash flows, net present values (NPV), Return On Investment (ROI), payback period and scenario analyze. Nowadays, most Thailand Mobile Network Operators and Internet Service Provider are keeping their eyes on 3G technology and WiMAX in order to provide hi speed data service. The mobile phone market is on saturating stage so mobile phone operators try to seek new business which, will optimize their resources and make profit. The data service will be a good service which can optimize their resources and make profit. The data service will be a good service which can optimize network resource and give opportunity in penetrating the market. On the other hand Internet Service Provider (ISP) is sourcing new technology which can provide more coverage and increasing data transfer speed. There are many alternatives on the prospects of wireless technology. 3G mobile digital communication systems and WiMAX have a good potential in providing high speed data transferring